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In 1961, the Barnstable Comedy Club theater group purchased the Village Hall from the Barnstable Woman’s Club. To honor the original owner’s request, the building continues to be known as the Village Hall and remains a village institution. After the purchase of the hall, the theater group incorporated and in 1975 was granted the status of a non profit, tax exempt organization.
In 1899, Barnstable Village residents proposed a venue for community events and in August of 1912, the completion of the Barnstable Village Hall was celebrated with a gala opening and public dedication attended by many notables, including local author Joseph Lincoln and US Ambassador to France Robert Bacon. The owners of the new building, the Barnstable Woman’s Club, followed through with their intention that it be used by the community and over the years it was the location for elections, Boy and Girl Scout activities, concerts, dances, suppers, card parties, basketball games and lectures. It was also used as a recreation center for the village children before a new elementary school was built. In addition to these community activities, plays were presented by a theater group who were meeting nearby at the Old Barnstable Inn. In 1922 the theater group presented Lady Windemere’s Fan, with the name Barnstable Comedy Club printed on the tickets for the first time. Reserved seats for this inaugural production were 75 cents, including the newly required federal war tax.
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Open auditions are held for each play and draw from a wide community of people from many backgrounds from talented youngsters to retired people with skills in many fields to people who just share a love for the theater. In addition to community participation, the theater was home to renowned author Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. and to the leading American authority on ethnic dance, Russell Meriwether Hughes, known as La Meri, the “undisputed queen of ethnic dance”. The BCC continues to hold to our tradition of high standards, to produce plays that are varied in theme, thoroughly rehearsed, and artistically staged. BCC also continues our tradition of being an all volunteer organization. Barnstable Comedy
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During the past one hundred years, the BCC has mounted 284 productions including: Our Town, Caine Mutiny, Death of a Salesman, The King and I, Carousel, The Lion in Winter, Private Lives, Grease, Calendar Girls, Mister Roberts and Anything Goes. The theater is known for its dedication to classic theater, with entertaining, diverse and humorous offerings chosen each year for the annual season of fall, winter and spring performances.
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November 3 - November 21, 2022 January 5 - January 22, 2023 Auditions: November 7, 8 & 9 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 Book, Music & Lyrics by Dan Goggin Book by CHRIS D ARIENZO Arrangements and Orchestrations by ETHAN POPP
March 2 - March 19, 2023 Auditions: January 9, 10 & 11 from 6:30 pm 8:30 pm May 4 - May 21, 2023 Auditions: March 6, 7 & 8 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm by Fred Carmichael
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Mallory Portraits of NH Family Portrait Session & 14” Realism Portrait Nelly’s Suits You Swimwear $25 Gift Card Nirvana Coffee Co. $75 Gift Card Nancy A. Orbe Photography Photo of Sandy Neck Osterville Fish, Too $30 Gift Card Patti Hughes Two Paintings - Oceanscapes Ron Williams Two 1 Hour Voice or Guitar Lessons Rose Basile Original Print “Dancing in the Dunes” Ryan Family Amusements $100 Gift Card For Arcade Game Play Scargo Café Two $30 Gift Cards Snowy Owl Roasters Two Bags of Coffee Spinnaker Restaurant $100 Gift Card Sturgis Library $75 Gift Basket Sydenstricker Glass Glass Fish Platter The Steamship Authority 4 R/T Tickets to Martha’s Vineyard Uta Dee Jewelry Handmade Necklace & Bracelet Vintage & Vines Metal Compass Wall Hanging Edie Vonnegut Happy Birthday Wanda June by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Please Support The Businesses That Support Us! Silent Auction Items Calendar Girls ~ 2019 Photo Credit: Ann M. Ring
Cash Donors G. Curtis Barry, MD Cape Cod 5 Compass Rose Center Ann Graham Harvest Moon Organic Farm Judy and Fred Hilton Patti Hughes Jensen Landscapes Oceanside Insurance Group Oceanscapes Landscaping Osterville Village Library Dr. and Mrs. William Peters Salon 6A and Spa Vetorino’s Landscaping & Irrigation Nancy and Craig Whiteley
In-Kind Donors Mattakeese Wharf ~ Chowder Edie Vonnegut ~ BCC Hedge Trimming Fee Presidential Sign Co. ~ Outdoor Banner Dr. Harris & Dr. Ringler ~ Parade Banners Linda Stevens ~ Ice Cream Truck Rental Fee Steven C. Koglin ~ Photography Lloyd George ~ Beach Plum Jelly Vicki Marchant ~ Popcorn Machine Rental Fee Marcia Wytrwal ~ Accompanist Ann M. Ring ~ BCC Logo Coffee Mugs/Candy The Bashful Tarte Bakery ~ Cupcakes/Cake BJ’s Wholesale Cape Cod Potato Chips Kayak Cookies The King & I ~ 2014 Photo Credit: Steven C. Koglin
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HelloThankEveryone,youfor joining us at the Barnstable Comedy Club for our 100th year anniversary celebration. We are very excited that you are here and hope you enjoy this gala event.
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From its humble beginnings starting back in 1922 until now 100 years later, the Comedy Club has had quite a journey through time. This has only been possible because of the dedicated volunteers past and present who have a love of the theater. They work in all areas, whether the front of the house, the performers, the production crew, or the Board of Directors, these volunteers continue to carry on this notable and wonderful tradition. We are indebted to them all.
Special Thanks
Going back in time when I was a little boy, I used to come here with my Dad, Harold, when he was the president. He let me ride up and down in the old dumb waiter and I thought that was the coolest thing. Just to let you know a secret, it still exists today! However, all was not play as he put us to work setting up chairs, cleaning up during and after the shows, helping with set construction and setting up the voting booths when voting took place at the Village Hall.
We were always involved with activities at the club such as basketball games, square dancing during Yacht club socials, and of course, ball room dancing lessons with Ruth Feeley. Most of the kids in the village participated…because their parents said they had to.
Once again, thank you and please enjoy your time here and don’t hesitate to come back and visit again.
Entertainment 5:00 5:45 Doors open, browse, bid on Silent Auction items 5:45-6:00 Welcome! Kevin Kenneally, Emcee Board Introductions BCC AnnouncementHistory of 101st Season 6:30-7:00 Presentation of Citation to BCC Happy Birthday to the BCC and Kurt Vonnegut! 7:00 7:30 Song Selections from Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore and The Pirates of Penzance Featuring: Kevin and Rachael Kenneally Addie Schonning and Rob Minshall 7:30 8:00 Jim Ruberti: The “sit down/stand-up” comedian 8:00-8:30 The cast of Rock of Ages 8:30-9:00 Ron Williams: Singer and Guitarist 9:00-9:30 Last call for Silent Auction 9:30 10:00 Announce Silent Auction winners The Pirates of Penzance ~ 2017 Photo Credit: Steven C. Koglin
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Coming In November… BCC Centennial Yearbook 1922 - 2022 For More Info & To Order Email barnstablecomedyclub@gmail.com: We apologize to anyone whose name does not appear in this Playbill prior to its printing.
BARNSTABLE COMEDY CLUB 100th SEASON ~ 2021-2022 PATRON BENEFACTORS Nancy Wilbur Martha Jason Lloyd & Linda George Joseph Reardon Norman and Connie Weare Craig and Nancy Whiteley BARNSTABLE COMEDY CLUB 2022 BOARDS OFFICERS President Lloyd George Vice President Nancy Nyland Whiteley Secretary Geralyn Moquin Treasurer Jane Wilbur House Manager Dennis Marchant Business Manager Ann M. Ring Resident Producer Vicki Marchant DIRECTORS John Baker Rachael Kenneally Katie Beatty Linda Stevens Cissy George Linda Paltrineri Lisa Zinck Taylor Marti Baker Annemarie Lang Membership ~ Cissy George Historian ~ Rachael Kenneally
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TABLE HOPPING... 5:00 - 9:30 AT THE MEMBERSHIP TABLE… BOGO: Sign up for the 2022 23 Membership and get a FREE Membership for the our 102nd Season. Only $60! As a member, you’ll get $5 off your ticket for each show. That’s a savings of up to $40 on tickets and $60 on the 2023 24 Season for membership. A total savings of $100! Tickets for ROCK OF AGES $30 $28 Seniors 65+ & Students BCC Logo Coffee Mugs $20 Homemade Beach Plum Jelly $10 Ticket to SILVER THREADS $35 A History of Theater on Cape Cod $ 20 Signed by the Author, Sue Mellen 5:00 - 9:30 AT THE SILENT AUCTION TABLE... Receive an assigned bid number and provide contact information. Highest bidder may pick up items tonight at 10:00 or Sunday, 8/21 between 11 am 1 pm at the BCC. Please note that items cannot be shipped.
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WE NEED YOU NOW MORE THAN EVER! The Barnstable Comedy Club was founded in 1922 as a volunteer community theater. Our Mission is to provide an opportunity for our community to participate in dramatic productions, educational seminars, training workshops in the theater arts and crafts, and the production of plays. The Village Hall, which is the home to the Barnstable Comedy Club, is a registered historical building. The maintenance of the building and all our equipment is supported mainly through our ticket sales. If you would like to make a monetary contribution, please fill out the form below or if you prefer to use a credit card, go online to our site, BarnstableComedyClub.org and place your donation securely using PayPal. _______________________________________________ I WISH TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE BARNSTABLE COMEDY CLUB Enclosed please find my tax-deductible donation in the amount of $__________________ payable to Barnstable Comedy Club ADDESS_____________________________________________________EMAILTown_____________________________STATE_________ZIP________Address_____________________________________________________Name_______________________________________________________ Please remit to: Barnstable Comedy Club, PO Box 361, Barnstable, MA 02630 Barnstable Comedy Club is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. THANK YOU!
Join the BCC to Receive Dramatic Savings!!! BUY ONE SEASON MEMBERSHIP – GET ONE FREE Only $60 and Save $5 Off Your Ticket (8 Shows) For the 2022-23 and 2023-24 Seasons Only Take full advantage of this discount by signing up today! BOGO: Sign-up for the 2022-23 Membership and get a FREE Membership for the 102nd Season. Only $60! As a member, you’ll get $5 off your ticket for each show.* That’s a savings of up to $40 (8 shows) on tickets and $60 on the 2023-24 Season for membership. A total savings of $100! *Ticket Discount Does Not Include Any Special Benefit Performances or Fundraising Events Your name will appear on all Playbills during your membership period.. You will have the right to vote during the 2023 Annual Membership Meeting. I Wish to Become a Member! Name:____________________________________________________ MailingAddress:____________________________________________ Emaill Address:____________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: Barnstable Comedy Club Please remit to: Barnstable Comedy Club, PO Box 361, Barnstable, MA 02630 Barnstable Comedy Club is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law. THANK YOU!
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The Barnstable Comedy Club, the oldest community theater on Cape Cod and one of the oldest in America, is a MA 501 (3)(c) nonprofit volunteer driven organization which provides an opportunity for interested persons to participate in dramatic productions, educational seminars, training workshops in theater arts and crafts, and the production of plays.
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